The Newest Version of the SciPhone I68 - Includes Two Sim Slots, Upgraded Firmware and Flow Touch

I often write about the dual sim imported iPhone clones. Recently, I've been getting a lot of questions and emails about the "new SciPhone," or "flow touch SciPhone with the new firmware." It seems there is a little bit of confusion about how this new release is different from the original. In this article, I'll explain how the latest, upgraded version is different from the old one to help you decide whether the new one is significantly better.
Nothing Has Been Taken Away: Many people worry that the newer model may lack some of the features of the previous quite popular model. It doesn't. Nothing has been deleted. The new version includes everything the old version had. There is still the Java 2.0 that allows for third party downloads, software, and applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). It can still accommodate up to 8GB of memory. It still has the two sim slots that allows you to have two phone numbers or use two networks. It still has the shake and tilt control where you can advance music and media through shaking the phone. And, it always did and still has all of the "everything in one phone" features we've come to expect, like: Bluetooth, FM radio, digital camera, web cam, MP3 / MP4, e book reader, etc.
The SciPhone's New Firmware: The mid 2008 newer version of this phone includes updated firmware. If you check out any of the forums, they are full of people wanting to know how to download this onto their older models. Some say it can be done, and some claim that they have done it. Still, there seems to be a lot of frustration, confusion, and difficulty with this process. So, if you're on the fence and trying to decide on the old or newer version of this phone, consider that it's likely just much easier to buy the newer phone if this firmware issue is important to you.
"Menu Touch" Or "Flow Touch Control" On The New i68: People tend to call this feature different things. Whatever you call it, it's the flow / finger touch interface (made popular by the iPhone) that allows you to scroll, cursor, drag, edit, and manipulate using only your fingers. This makes the phone very easy and quick to use. This is probably the biggest reason that folks prefer this new model over the old one.
Price wise, the upgraded i68 often cost a bit more than the old one, but this is often because you usually see the upgrades will more memory included. It is still a reasonably priced phone, often well under $150, with out a mandated contract.